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Originally Posted by ZM2
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Yeah that's the VTT one, a decent choice as well. If you get the VTT one you might as well buy directly from VTT and get a deal on the CBC as well.
Personally I prefer the Malo industries one:
https://maloindustries.com/ or on ebay (still sold by them) for less
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/N54-N55-Cran...-/174465721785
I think it is less on ebay because their site should be in CAD as well.
Ok the reason why I prefer the malo plate is because:
1) The tabs are a bit more reinforced than VTT meaning it is stronger
2) The tabs are round so it is easier to position, whereas the VTT plate is more oval.
3) comes in silver, I personally don't like anodized finishes because I've had so many poor anodized parts in the past and they flake.
4) Comes with good hardware - i.e. stainless bolts (won't rust whereas the grade 12.9 alloy steel VTT bolts can rust. It only needs to take 30 nm of torque iirc so such a strong bolt is not needed), and loctite
5) CNC aluminum like all other plates.
Overall I personally prefer the MALO plate, as it is also made in Canada and I like the guy who makes it, but the VTT plate is a good choice as well and it would be a close second for me.
I do not personally like the Kies plate because of the mounting ring, not all bmws - especially the n54 has the recessed crank seal. Most of the time the N55 and s55 does have a recessed seal but if your car doesn't or the seal is not recessed enough then that can cause an issue. So I rather not pay double for a mounting ring that may be more of a concern that a benefit.